If you’ve ever dreamed of walking among the dinosaurs, there’s one way to do that in the Bay State. With hundreds of footprints embedded in the rocks, Dinosaur Footprints In Holyoke, Massachusetts is like no other place in the state. If you have kids, this is one family-friendly place you should bring them.

Let's face it -- pretty much every single person on this planet has been fascinated with dinosaurs at one point in their lives.
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Having become extinct millions of years ago, however, they almost seem like mythological creatures instead of beasts that actually roamed the earth at one point.
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But if you need proof that dinosaurs did indeed exist, there's a pretty awesome stop you can make in Holyoke. Overseen by the Trustees of Reservations, Dinosaur Footprints will give you all the proof you need.
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This eight-acre park offers a short 0.2-mile trail to the dinosaur footprints. As this particular area isn't overrun with other people, you may have the whole place to yourself!
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This place will invoke a sense of wonder in you as you find evidence of the existence of dinosaurs -- hundreds of their footprints are embedded in the rocks. You'll see footprints of some of the earliest dinosaurs, some of the smallest, and even prints from large meat-eaters.
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Over 200 million years ago when dinosaurs roamed the earth, subtropical wetlands and lakes once covered the entire Connecticut River Valley. Now this area is famous for the number of dinosaur footprints that have been discovered.
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What an amazing hidden gem in the Bay State! Have you ever been to Dinosaur Footprints In Holyoke, Massachusetts? What was the experience like? Tell us in the comments. To learn more about the Dinosaur Footprints visit the Trustees of Reservations website.

Whether you live in Holyoke or just visiting, the town has another amazing place to explore. Mount Tom Reservation in Holyoke, Massachusetts has a woodland trail that will take you to the Eyrie House ruins.

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Dinosaur Footprints, 1099 US-5, Holyoke, MA 01040, USA